DSPS tank from Thailand (1000 gallon+)

chingchai said:
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Now that is a stunning piece. I have never seen a piece like that. How long have you had it? Where did you get it from?
 
Ching. As Ive already mentioned to you elsewhere, those recently collected Spirobranchus Porites are some of the nicest colonies Ive seen collected in recent years ... One of my most cherished species and a determining factor of why I committed to dedicating my life to Marine Biology/Coral Reef Preservation for a few years, previously/in the past :)

Unfortunately, the uneducated/ill informed/outright careless of the ReefKeepers have been/are killing them off at a sickeningly rapid pace ...

Many do not realize the magnitude of this Symbiosis, let alone just how difficult it is/the degree of skill, comprehensive knowledge and work ethic needed to maintain the Spirobranchus worm(s) in captivity ... Wouldn't you agree, Ching ?

Im glad such a fine example/specimen/colony of this species will be on display in your World-Class DSPS system, please keep me updated/informed as to its progress (PM is ok) !

The absolute best of luck with this magnificent species ! :thumbsup:
 
nineball said:
Chingchai, That cluster of Christmas tree worms is incredible. I don't think I have ever seen anything like it........where did you get it?

Peter
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Peter. I got it from LFS here. He collects them from southern part of Thailand.
Sorry I can't mention the name of the place.
Here is the big colonies in my main tank. The small one is in my softie tank.






 
coralreefdoc said:
Ching. As Ive already mentioned to you elsewhere, those recently collected Spirobranchus Porites are some of the nicest colonies Ive seen collected in recent years ... One of my most cherished species and a determining factor of why I committed to dedicating my life to Marine Biology/Coral Reef Preservation for a few years, previously/in the past :)

Unfortunately, the uneducated/ill informed/outright careless of the ReefKeepers have been/are killing them off at a sickeningly rapid pace ...

Many do not realize the magnitude of this Symbiosis, let alone just how difficult it is/the degree of skill, comprehensive knowledge and work ethic needed to maintain the Spirobranchus worm(s) in captivity ... Wouldn't you agree, Ching ?

Im glad such a fine example/specimen/colony of this species will be on display in your World-Class DSPS system, please keep me updated/informed as to its progress (PM is ok) !

The absolute best of luck with this magnificent species ! :thumbsup:
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CRD. Thank you.
I also haven't seen this coral for many years.
Do you have any tip to keep them?
What I know is we have to keep them away from some fishes and put them in low light. Anything else?
 
Very nice too see Chingchai:eek:

The Christmasthree is one off a thousend,are there no fish in your tank that will eat them.

Cheers Luc
 
the tank is awesome, I will be moving back to Thailand next week(after 15 year study in CA). Hope I can see your tank in person.
question: to start a new tank, my friend said that I can buy most equipment at jj market right?
 
hello Chingchai
your using kalkwasser in the aquarium?
that type of reactor is in the aquarium?
which is how to use?

Thank you.

your aquarium is wonderful
 
All I can say is "wow". No wonder I've heard your name pop up on a regular basis since I first started researching reef aquariums. Your work is spectacular.
 
Hi Mr Ching Chai, I have question about natural filtration, in my country naqtural filtration methods likely will defeat artificial methods, natural filtration mean used only natural methods, sump consist chaulerpa taxifolia and live rock and main tank consist fresh from the ocean still really wet is live rock and fresh from the ocean too live sand but surprisingly with this system the natural sps reef tank looking very nice pale color for the almost 6 months. Fish, lps and invert look very healthy. Maintenance only dosing ca,kh, and mg top off using tap water not ro with tds 70 ppm and water change 15 % monthly ONLY, without skimmer, phospate remover, carbon, additive and etc It's look like this system is not relevan with modern/berlin system. what do you think about this system, i don't want to compare or argue this system with todays system, i jusat wondering how this natural system can success keeping sps inlude deep water sps. for note : this man has 2 natural reef tank using same natural system , first tank 3 years old and second tank 6 months
 
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Hati said:
the tank is awesome, I will be moving back to Thailand next week(after 15 year study in CA). Hope I can see your tank in person.
question: to start a new tank, my friend said that I can buy most equipment at jj market right?
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Hati. Welcome to Reef Central.
You can come to see my tank anytime.
Yes, you can get everything from JJ market.
 
budisetiawan said:
Hi Mr Ching Chai, I have question about natural filtration, in my country naqtural filtration methods likely will defeat artificial methods, natural filtration mean used only natural methods, sump consist chaulerpa taxifolia and live rock and main tank consist fresh from the ocean still really wet is live rock and fresh from the ocean too live sand but surprisingly with this system the natural sps reef tank looking very nice pale color for the almost 6 months. Fish, lps and invert look very healthy. Maintenance only dosing ca,kh, and mg top off using tap water not ro with tds 70 ppm and water change 15 % monthly ONLY, without skimmer, phospate remover, carbon, additive and etc It's look like this system is not relevan with modern/berlin system. what do you think about this system, i don't want to compare or argue this system with todays system, i jusat wondering how this natural system can success keeping sps inlude deep water sps. for note : this man has 2 natural reef tank using same natural system , first tank 3 years old and second tank 6 months
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I never try natural filtration system but I do believe it works well.
One of our local member also use this system and SPS in his tank is so healthy and has nice color.
 
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